Best Bunyips Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 16 - How seven million dead seals built Aussie capitalism 54:16

14d ago54:16

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Today we're talking about how a group of plucky eighteenth century colonists including emancipist trader Simeon Lord built Australian capitalism…but clubbing seven million seals to death. Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006…

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604: Cryptids Vol. 4 | Bunyips, Yowie and Australian Nightmare Fuel 30:07

24d ago30:07

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Australia's Outback hides more than deadly snakes and crocodiles. Ancient creatures stalk the wilderness, leaving behind torn campsites, blood-stained trees, and terrified witnesses. The Yowie towers eight feet tall, attacks isolated hikers, and left researcher Dean Harrison scarred for life. Water-dwelling Bunyips drag victims underwater while mus…

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12: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Pombero, Langsuyar & Bunyip 36:23

26d ago36:23

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This week we're exploring the lore around Pombero, langsuyar & Bunyip from Argentinian, Malaysian and Australian folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face…

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#399: Demons From Down Under: Bunyips, Euroa Beasts And The Masterton Monster 1:12:05

29d ago1:12:05

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In the decades preceding the 20th century, the murky depths of the lakes, rivers and swamps of Australia and New Zealand seemed to be infested with an array of abysmal—and extremely aggressive—unknown animals; moist monstrosities which have forever etched themselves on the global psyche. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/crypto…

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Stix and Nugget jokes 4:18

20h ago4:18

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing wide world adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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#403: E.S.M.B. Listener Stories Part 38: Ghosts, Ghouls And A Jawless Dog From Hell 1:10:04

1d ago1:10:04

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From a kindhearted spirit tucking in a farm kid on a cold Washington night, to a reeking, rotting canine corpse haunting a California townhouse, and finally to a jealous Tennessee entity that hums, laughs, and floods rooms with blinding light—three firsthand encounters reveal the paranormal at its most tender, terrifying, and downright bizarre. The…

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15: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Bake Kujira, Hoop Snake & Bloody Bones 33:24

5d ago33:24

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This week we're exploring the lore around Bake Kujira, Hoop Snake & Bloody Bones from Japanese, American and English folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to …

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607: Asteroid Apophis is Coming | Ground Zero: California 54:01

7d ago54:01

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On April 13, 2029, an asteroid named Apophis will pass closer to Earth than our communication satellites. For the first time in human history, millions of people will watch a mountain-sized space rock race across the night sky. NASA says we're safe, but Apophis is just the beginning. Scientists estimate 25,000 city-killer asteroids cross Earth's or…

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 16:04

8d ago16:04

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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#402: Hell On Ice Part 2: The Terrible Truth 1:22:24

8d ago1:22:24

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In the 1990’s, a military doctor found himself serving in one of the most remote outposts on Earth: McMurdo Station, Antarctica. It would be during his 11-month stint that the doctor’s worldview would be shattered by a stupefying series of disclosures involving colossal kaiju, international intrigue, mad science, black budget genetic atrocities, ar…

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14: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Nixie, Manananggal & Jorogumo 35:21

12d ago35:21

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This week we're exploring the lore around Nixie, Manananggal & Jorogumo from Scandinavian, Filipino and Japanese folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face…

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Did Victorians Really Have a Language of Flowers? 10:48

14d ago10:48

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In floriography, flowers and other plants are associated with meanings or sentiments (like physical emoji) -- but could you really send a message with a bouquet? Learn about the fad of floriography in Victorian England in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/flori…

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Stix and Nugget Jokes 6:30

15d ago6:30

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing world wide adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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606: The Ancient Time Capsule Controlled by the Global Shadow Government 38:40

15d ago38:40

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A Pentagon satellite detected an energy-shielded chamber beneath Romania's Bucegi Mountains. When an identical site in Baghdad activated simultaneously, world powers realized they faced an active ancient network. Only a psychic Romanian intelligence officer could breach the lethal barriers. Inside, holographic technology revealed secrets that shado…

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#401: Hell On Ice Part 1: Antarctic Abominations 1:03:02

15d ago1:03:02

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To some, Antarctica is a pristine, windswept landscape filled with austere beauty. For others—especially those unlucky enough to stumble across its indigenous inhabitants—the continent at the bottom of the world is a frigid, Lovecraftian hellscape filled with baffling behemoths and flesh eating fiends so malefic they defy the imagination. The Crypt…

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13: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Drekavac, Snallygaster & Ya Te Veo 34:24

19d ago34:24

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This week we're exploring the lore around Drekavac, Snallygaster & Ya Te Veo from Slavic, German and South African folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fa…

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605: The Greada Treaty | America's Alien Alliance (STRIPPED) 33:04

20d ago33:04

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On February 20, 1954, President Eisenhower vanished for an entire night. The official story claimed a dental emergency, but that was a lie. The President was at Edwards Air Force Base for the most important meeting in human history. Two alien races had arrived on Earth, each offering humanity a different path forward. Eisenhower made his choice. Th…

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How Did the Cowboy Gallop into American History? 6:00

21d ago6:00

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Cowboy culture didn't start in the Wild West. Learn about the Spanish, Indigenous, and Black history of cowboys in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/cowboys.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Does Skin Tan and Burn? 10:29

22d ago10:29

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When our skin deepens in color after sun exposure, it's trying to protect us from damage. Learn how it works -- plus why you should help it out with sunscreen, and why some people burn instead -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/sunscreen.htm See omnystudio.com/listener…

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#400: The Santa Cruz Conundrums: High Strangeness In Suburbia 1:07:39

22d ago1:07:39

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In what has got to be one of the most bats**t crazy paranormal encounters on the books, a woman was relaxing in her Northern California home when she claimed to have encountered a bevy of increasingly bizarre beings, all of which coalesced into a whirlpool of metaphysical madness representing what may well be one of the last great paranormal vortex…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Opossums Awesome? 6:38

23d ago6:38

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They eat trash and they look a little freaky, but the North American opossum is a smart, clean, disease-fighting, and all-around fascinating creature. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/opossums-so-darn-ugly-theyre-adorable.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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BrainStuff Classics: What Happens to Donated Blood? 5:24

24d ago5:24

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After you donate blood, it goes through a complex system of testing, processing, and storage before it can be delivered to patients who need it. Learn how the system works in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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6 Historical Words That Don't Mean What You Think 9:50

25d ago9:50

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Originally, Hedonists believed in moderation and Luddites were just looking to protect their job security. Learn about these and other words that've changed their meaning in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/10-historical-words-that-dont-mean-what-you-think.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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How Do HeLa Cells Work? 11:34

26d ago11:34

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Most of the human cells grown in labs that are used for scientific research come from samples taken from one woman in the 1950s. Learn about the amazing yet nonconsenting contribution of Henrietta Lacks in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/hela-cell.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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603: The Real CIA Vol. 1 | 693 Pages of Forbidden Government Secrets 35:10

26d ago35:10

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On June 25th, 2007, the CIA quietly released 693 pages of their most classified secrets. No announcement, no fanfare—just a document dump that revealed decades of illegal operations against American citizens. The Family Jewels documents exposed systematic violations that went far beyond what anyone imagined. Mind control experiments using LSD on un…

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Episode 15 - Wittenoom: Australia's Chernobyl 1:09:47

28d ago1:09:47

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Today we're talking about Wittenoom in Western Australia, the largest exclusion zone in Australia and the site of Australia’s largest industrial disaster. Buy Pissants by Brandon Jack here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Pissants/Brandon-Jack/9781761633072. Buy Nock Loose by Patrick Marlborough here: https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/n…

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Stix and Nugget jokes 6:10

29d ago6:10

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing world wide adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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11: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Tenjōname, Imbunche & Buratsche-al-Ilgs 35:23

1M ago35:23

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This week we're exploring the lore around Tenjōname, Imbunche & Buratsche-al-Ilgs from Japanese, Chilean and Swiss folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fa…

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602: Project Ancient Arrow | The NSA's Secret War Against Our Future 40:27

1M ago40:27

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Three hikers stumbled upon something impossible in the New Mexico desert. Inside a hidden chamber carved into Chaco Canyon's walls, they discovered artifacts that defied everything archaeologists thought they knew about human history. The National Security Agency seized the site within 48 hours. For over two decades, Project Ancient Arrow remained …

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 18:00

1M ago18:00

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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#398: Invasion Mexico: The La Rumorosa Incident 1:05:13

1M ago1:05:13

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On an impulsive excursion into the Mexican wilds, three teenagers would confront not only deadly snakes and the ominous prospect of being lost in the woods after dark, but something much more insidious; an armada of UAP and a small army of glow-in-the-dark entities who seemed hellbent on bringing them down. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://ww…

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Episode 14 - The Japanese Invasion Myth 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

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Today we're doing some Australian History Mythbusting. The first myth we’re tackling is the idea that the Japanese ever planned to invade Australia in 1942. Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006By deadbunyipsociety

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601: The Pentyrch UFO Incident | Hiding the Evidence of Human-Alien Combat 37:02

1M ago37:02

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Military aircraft circled a Welsh village for three days, waiting for something to arrive. At 2:30 AM, they got their answer when a massive black pyramid materialized above Pentyrch. What followed was a four-minute battle between military forces and unknown objects that left witnesses paralyzed and the government scrambling to cover their tracks. C…

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10: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Onocentaur, Dokkaebu & Huallipén 32:59

1M ago32:59

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This week we're exploring the lore around Onocentaur, Dokkaebu & Huallipén from Greek, Korean and Argentinian folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face wi…

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Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits? 9:41

1M ago9:41

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This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/north-sentinel-island.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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How Have Obituaries Changed? 8:20

1M ago8:20

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Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/funerals/obituary-history.htm See omnystudio.com/liste…

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